Visit 24 Wineries And 19 Covered Bridges When You Visit Grand River Valley Near Cleveland
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Nikki Rhoades
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Life in the Great Lakes region is truly unique, adding to the many wineries in Ohio for one. Not only does the area receive an inconceivable amount of snow each year, but its glacial history allows for rich soil in which grapes absolutely thrive. Ohio grapes have a rich and sweet flavor thanks to our soil structure, and wine enthusiasts adore the richness of Ohio wine country and its uniqueness. In addition, Ashtabula County is the Buckeye State’s Covered Bridge Capital, home to 19 covered bridges near Cleveland, including both the longest and the shortest in the country. How about a wine and a covered bridge trip?
We only covered a few in this article. Download the winery guide to learn about them all.
Ferrante Winery & Ristorante, 5585 N River Rd W, Geneva, OH 44041, USA
Since 1937, the owners of one of the best wineries near me have produced a variety of delicious wines that locals love. Find out why on the Ferrante Winery & Ristorante Facebook page.
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We love the fresh Mahi Mahi with Chef Kelly’s black bean corn salsa, Cajun aioli, and cilantro lime rice.
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Netcher Road Covered Bridge, 1544 Netcher Rd, Jefferson, OH 44047, USA
This vineyard-friendly microclimate just so happens to overlap with Ashtabula County, which has more covered bridges in Ohio than any other region like the lovely Netcher Road Covered Bridge. Each of its 19 bridges is unique, including astonishing landscaping and architecture. Find the entire list, including the covered bridges near Cleveland in this story, on the covered bridge list web page.
The Winery at Spring Hill, 6062 South Ridge Road West, Geneva, OH 44041, USA
This entire area was once heavily glaciated, which today accounts for rich, fertile soil that produces super flavorful grapes. Now, it's a countryside escape that's full of charm. Energies run high on Saturday nights at this winery, as a live band is usually playing on-site. Discover more on The Winery at Spring Hill’s website.
How about some of the famous Smoke Gouda Dip and a glass of pastel wine on the rocks?
Mechanicsville Covered Bridge, Mechanicsville Bridge, Geneva, OH 44041, USA
At 156 feet, it is the longest single-span Covered Bridge in Ashtabula County and the oldest. The bridge stretches over the Grand River where it was built in 1867. The historic structure was renovated in 2003 when it was opened to traffic, and is one of the best covered bridges near Cleveland.
Laurello Vineyards, 4573 OH-307, Geneva, OH 44041, USA
Laurello Vineyards was founded in 2002, though it has ties to Cosmo Anthony Laurello's 1944 vineyard. Cosmo closed his vineyard as beer became the more preferred beverage, but his passion for wine and his dreams of operating a vineyard were passed down through the generations.
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Laurello Vineyards, 4573 OH-307, Geneva, OH 44041, USA
Read all about it on the Laurello Vineyards website.
Windsor Mills Covered Bridge, 7696 Warner Hollow Rd, Windsor, OH 44099, USA
This region is ideal for a lazy drive with the windows down and driving through the wine region. Not only will we encounter lovely views and expansive vineyards, but more architectural gems in this area, such as this beauty spanning Phelps Creek and built in 1867.
Riverview Bridge - Indian Trails Park, 4761 State Rd S, Ashtabula, OH 44004, USA
One of the newest covered bridges in Ohio was dedicated in 2016, carrying pedestrian traffic only, and stands as one of the county's larger bridges at 150 feet long and 14 feet wide.
Kosicek Vineyards, 636 OH-534, Geneva, OH 44041, USA
This stunning third-generation vineyard traces its grape roots to 1929 when the vineyard was founded. The impressive list includes exquisite bottles locally grown and produced right here.
Read more about one of the great wineries near me on the Kosicek Vineyards Facebook page.
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Middle Road Covered Bridge, 1298 Middle Rd, Conneaut, OH 44030, USA
This enchanting road trip through wine country includes this 136-foot Howe Truss bridge built in 1868 over Conneaut Creek and was reconstructed in 1984. It is one of the finest and most photographed covered bridges near Cleveland
Doyle Road Covered Bridge, 1300 Doyle Rd, Jefferson, OH 44047, USA
Beauty abounds throughout Northeast Ohio's wine country with the 94-foot-long town lattice bridge built in 1868 spanning Mill Creek. The bridge was renovated in 1987.
A rich place indeed, as not only is it home to the biggest cluster of covered bridges, it also produces half of Ohio's grapes, crafting some of the best wineries near Cleveland.
The wineries in Ohio are ideal for a weekend trip in any season. We adore taking in the beauty of Ashtabula County’s covered bridges and then relaxing at a local winery that evening. Ready for a road trip?
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Fun Road Trips In Cleveland
What are some of the best day trips near me in Cleveland?
Here is a list of 10 unique day trips in Cleveland that are an absolute must-do. Read about a few:
- Cleveland Grays Armory Museum (1234 Bolivar Road): The incredible history we find here keeps us talking about it forever. Billed as the "Castle in Downtown Cleveland,” the Cleveland Grays military company opened in 1893 as a way to protect the city from violence. Since then, the historic Armory has been open to teas, lectures, and other celebrations and events, including a 1916 speech by President William Howard Taft. It also houses the first cannon captured by our Union soldiers in the Civil War. To take a tour, email grays1837@yahoo.com.
- Lakeview Cemetery (12316 Euclid Avenue): Visit for a day or stay forever at this nationally recognized landmark of historical importance. This peaceful, outdoor museum has interred more than 100,000 people across 285 acres dating back to 1869. And the artwork is iconic, as stonemasons were brought in from Italy to work on the elaborate layout. Visit some famous places of rest, such as the James A. Garfield Memorial, Alan Freed, and the John D. Rockefeller Monument.
- Malley’s Chocolates (14822 Madison Ave, Lakewood): For more than 80 years, this candy store has provided folks in the Cleveland area with sweet confections, cheering our way through life. And it's not just a chocolate store, offering flavored popcorn, freshly roasted cashews, and peanut brittle. Here we find treats we expect, such as chocolate-covered caramels and peanuts, and some we don't, such as the signature hot fudge sauce to drizzle over our ice cream sundaes. And remember this place when a festive cake is in order.